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Marketwire - Consumer Interest
- "Out of the Darkness" a Colony of Bat Fans Lines Up for "The Dark Knight" DVD Release at Blockbuster
Event to Take Place Monday, December 8th, 10pm to Midnight; Free Admission
- Lord & Taylor and Street Sampling Spread Holiday Cheer in New York by Distributing Thousands of Gift Cards
WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - December 6, 2008) - Street Sampling Inc., the Washington-based innovative marketing firm, announces that it has partnered with Lord & Taylor in an experiential marketing campaign. On Friday, December 5, 2008 teams of "Holiday Elves" distributed thousands of Lord & Taylor Gift Cards, directly into the hands of happy Manhattan consumers, during the morning rush hours. Locations included Grand Central Station, Bryant Park and Rockefeller Plaza. The $25 cards are valid at Lord & Taylor stores, through December 10, 2008. They may be used on any merchandise and there is no minimum purchase or exclusions.
- ZAP Electric Car, Truck Dealer Opens in Silicon Valley
SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - December 5, 2008) - Silicon Valley has become a hotbed for electric car enthusiasts; now a San Jose entrepreneur has signed up with industry pioneer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) to open a dealership for innovative electric economy cars and trucks starting at $11,700 MSRP.
Daniel Reuter is president of ZAP's first San Jose dealership, Ethical Approach Electric Vehicle Center (www.ethicalapproach.com) on Stevens Creek Blvd. Ethical Approach is introducing ZAP's popular Xebra sedan and truck as well as the new, larger XL Truck to area drivers looking to save money and help the environment.
- Sport Tourism Development Program Launched for BC
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 5, 2008) - Tourism BC and 2010 Legacies Now are pleased to announce the launch of the Community Sport Tourism Development Program. The City of Surrey was selected as the pilot community for the program and will be the first BC community to participate in this provincial development initiative for community sport tourism. As one of the fastest growing industries in Canada, sport tourism generates nearly $2 billion per year nationwide and British Columbia has already experienced tremendous success in marketing itself as a sport hosting destination. Now, as Host Province for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, BC is receiving international attention which is sparking the interest of national and international sport organizations and creating many new sport tourism opportunities. - Women's "Haute Couture" and "Ready-To-Wear Collections" Fashion Show by Elena's Creations Inc. and Clothing Designer Elena Hinke to be Featured at the Originals Christmas Craft Sale
Elena's Women's Fashions Runway Show At The "Originals Christmas Craft Sale" Is Expected To Be Her Best Yet, As The Show Will Feature The Expanded Collections Of Both The Haute Couture and Ready-To-Wear Clothing Designs Of Elena Hinke - Who Has Been Designing And Making Timeless Women's Fashions for over 20 Years, and Who Was A Featured Designer At The Ottawa Fashion Week (www.ottawafashionweek.ca) Held In November. - Expo Holdings Inc. Wins New Project
6000+ Displays to Be Shipped to a Fortune 100 Retailer
- Beware of Fake Antivirus Products, According to BitDefender Labs' Top E-Threats in November
Fake Applications and Ad-Serving Trojans Dominate the Wild
- PriceSmart Announces November Sales
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - December 5, 2008) - PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) (www.pricesmart.com) today announced that for the month of November 2008, net sales increased 21.5% to $105.6 million from $86.9 million in November a year earlier. For the three months ended November 30, 2008, net sales increased 21.7% to $298.5 million from $245.2 million in the same period last year. There were 25 warehouse clubs in operation at the end of October 2008 compared to 24 warehouse clubs in operation in November 2007.
- Galves Auto Price List's 2008 Year in Review
Weak Economy Forces Dealers & Consumers to Struggle With Dwindling Trade-In Values
- How to Avoid the 2008 Holiday Shopping "Jingle Perils" Presented by ShopNBC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwire - December 4, 2008) - Is the 2008 holiday shopping rush getting you down? Let ShopNBC help you overcome the holiday blues with its light-hearted video email campaign, "Jingle Perils."
"Jingle Perils" is a comedic adventure tale of a husband and wife as they each tackle their holiday shopping lists -- he at the local shopping mall and she online at ShopNBC.com. Who will have better luck getting their shopping done in time for Christmas?
- GiftsForYouNow.com Helps Shoppers Trim More Than Their Tree This Holiday Season
Company's Online Selection of Affordable Gifts and Keepsakes Helps Customers Pinch Pennies
- Social Release: PetSmart(R) Brings Comfort and Joy to the Holidays
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - December 4, 2008) - According to a recent PetSmartВ® (NASDAQ: PETM) survey, at least 81 percent of pet parents give their pet a special gift or treat during the holiday season. To give pets everywhere comfort and joy this holiday season, PetSmart offers holiday toys and pet-friendly festivities in-store and online.
They'll Love the Gifts, You'll Love the Value
- Opening Keynote for Add-on-Con Conference to Focus on New Business Models in a Difficult Economy
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - December 4, 2008) - Browsers have become rich platforms -- providing great distribution to highly engaged users. Add-on companies have shown that browser-centric innovation can drive rapid adoption and attract investment from top venture firms. What has been less clear is how these companies transition to revenue.
Add-on-Con's opening Keynote will be moderated by venture capitalist Jeremy Liew of Lightspeed Venture Partners. During this one hour session Mr. Liew will review the business models of today's most popular add-on companies.
- TrustMark Reports on Closing Coquitlam Dealership
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 4, 2008) - Rod Hamilton, Chairman of TrustMark Auto Group, Inc. ("TrustMark") (CNQ:TAF) reports that due to ongoing losses and the recent decline in Canadian auto sales, TrustMark is closing its Coquitlam dealership effective December 31, 2008. Coquitlam Dealership Closing The closing of the Coquitlam dealership on December 31, 2008 will completely remove TrustMark from the retail sale of vehicles and the associated expenses and revenues generated from those sales. - CRUNK!!! Energy Drink Launches New Berry Flavor
First Energy Drink to Offer All-Natural Acai and Grape Juices
- Boxers & Ballerinas Announces Kids Holiday Camp in Studio City
Boxers & Ballerinas, Located in the Heart of Studio City on Ventura Boulevard, Has Announced a Boxing Workout and Dance Class Combo Holiday Camp for Ages 6-11 During the Winter Break
- HappyBirthday.com Launches Video e-Cards
Generator Creates Personalized Cards Using Any Video
- TicketNews Announces Top Ticket Sellers for Week Ending November 29, 2008
VERNON, CT--(Marketwire - December 4, 2008) - TicketNews announces top ticket sellers rankings for the week ending November 29, 2008.
TOP 20 OVERALL SELLERS
This past week, ticketing company Live Nation, number six in TicketNews' exclusive Top Ticket Sellers rankings, announced that it has